Occupational/Physical Therapist

Northshore School District 417•Bothell, WA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Thank you for your interest in a career with us! The Northshore School District is committed to a diverse workforce that reflects our students and our community, one that embraces and models equity and cultural competency. This is a "pool" posting for multiple vacancies for the 2025-26 school year. When a vacancy is open to external applicants, this pool allows hiring administrators immediate access to potential candidates. Qualified applicants will be selected for interview by hiring administrators as needed in the spring or summer. Please apply to the area(s) you are interested in and endorsed (or will be endorsed) to teach and indicate those areas in your cover letter and/or resume. Job Summary: A School-Based occupational therapist (OT) is involved in evaluating students' functional abilities in the areas of fine motor skills, gross motor skills, sensory processing skills, mobility, assistive technology use, and daily living skills to participate and succeed in their educational environment. An occupational therapist will develop individualized educational plans (IEPs) and treatment plans to meet annual motor related goals. OTs implement interventions to support their participation in school related activities and collaborate with educational staff, parents, and other professionals to ensure students receive appropriate support and accommodations. A School-Based physical therapist (PT) is involved in evaluating students' functional abilities in the areas of mobility and gait training, fine motor skills, gross motor skills, sensory processing skills, assistive technology use, and daily living skills to participate and succeed in their educational environment. A physical therapist will develop individualized educational plans (IEPs) and treatment plans to meet annual motor related goals. PTs implement interventions to support their participation in school related activities and collaborate with educational staff, parents, and other professionals to ensure students receive appropriate support and accommodations. Salary: 2025-26 Northshore Education Association (NSEA) Salary Schedule Placement on the salary schedule is determined by official documentation verifying educational level and certificated work experience. Salary will be prorated for less than a full-year and/or part-time employees.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree along with the completion of a teacher's preparation program and endorsement skills examinations.
Valid Washington State Educational Staff Associate (ESA) Certificate with the Occupational Therapist endorsement or Physical Therapist endorsement.
Candidates who are new to the profession or moving from out of state, may apply if anticipated to obtain certification prior to the position start date or first day of school.
Knowledge of developmental needs of students within assigned age range
Knowledge of subject matter content and pedagogy
Classroom management and organizational skills
Skill in conflict resolution
Ability to implement district adopted curriculum
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders
Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing
Ability to adapt to changes quickly
Ability to be an effective and collaborative member of a team
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to improve professional skills
Ability to effectively use and integrate technology into curriculum
Ability to learn new policies and procedures quickly
Ability to maintain a valid WA State Teaching Certificate

Nice To Haves

Preferred experience in teaching a culturally, racially and economically diverse student population in a large school system.

Responsibilities

Evaluating students' functional abilities in areas such as fine motor skills, gross motor skills, sensory processing skills, mobility, assistive technology use, and daily living skills.
Developing individualized educational plans (IEPs) and treatment plans to meet annual motor related goals.
Implementing interventions to support students' participation in school related activities.
Collaborating with educational staff, parents, and other professionals to ensure students receive appropriate support and accommodations.